Roald Dahl Research Paper

“Had I not had children of my own, I would have never written books for children, nor would I

have been capable of doing so” said Roald Dahl. Dahl was inspired to write books because of his children. Roald Dahl was also famous for writing children's books. After doing some research of Roald Dahl it is clear that this writer deserves recognition as a profound author.

Roald Dahl the famed author of children's books was born in Llandaff, South Wales, on September 13, 1916. (1) He did not start writing for children until he had children of his own.(3)

He wrote all of his children's stories in a small hut at the bottom of his garden.(6) Dahl's parents were Norwegian.(5) He was a Hurricane fighter pilot during World War II. (2) He had two steel hips and six operations on his spine. (4)

Dahl was inspired to write books by many things and people . Dahl met with author C.S. Forrester, who encouraged him to start writing.(4) His medical

experiences inspired him to write child books.(1) His experiences in boarding school made him want to write. (3) His mother used to read him and his siblings bedtime stories before they go to bed.(2)
Roald Dahl writes many books that have become a great hit til this day!

Here are a few that are still being read by little kids. Here are some books in the order of when they were written and about them. James And The Giant Peach 1961 The story of James who has lived with his two beastly aunts ever since his parents were eaten up outside London Zoo. Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker are really horrible people and make poor James's life a misery (1). Charlie and The Chocolate Factory 1964 Charlie Bucket can't believe his luck when he finds a Golden Ticket and wins the chance of a lifetime: magical day witnessing the miraculous creation of the most delectable eatables ever made (2). The Magic Finger 1966, this classic Dahl story is about an unusual little girl who has a magic finger. When things go wrong, she inflicts punishment by flashing her magic finger (3). Danny Champion of The World 1975, Danny lives in a gipsy caravan with his father, the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had (4)

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Roald dahl was rewarded for all his hard work put into writing books. Here are some of the awards that he has won and when they received them. 1954 - Edgar Allen Poe award and Mystery Writers of America award.(2) 1972 - New England Round Table of Children's Librarians award for Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (4). 1982 - Massachusetts Children's award for 1975 - Surrey School award for Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (3) . 1975 - Surrey School award for CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR (1) .